Playing with music: How play and music, including children’s improvised singing, can be incorporated into early childhood settings – RSVP to t.thwaites@auckland.ac.nz

Two days of professional development for ukulele teachers (of adults or children) separated by the legendary NZ Ukulele Festival. Places are limited (maximum of 40) – book now at http://www.ukuleleleadership.com Suitable for those who want to share ukulele (and music-making) in a sustainable, professional and community fashion, whether you are just starting out, or have […]

A half day workshop suitable for middle leaders and teachers in charge of Music in secondary schools. This workshop will model course design, digital moderation and the collection of evidence that will enable students of Music to use a body of work for multiple assessment opportunities. Using an integrated model, teachers will investigate ways to […]

It’s time for our children and communities to make music together with the world’s friendliest instrument. Come and see why this is the happiest day on Auckland’ s event calendar. There is something for everyone!

5 day level 1&2

Hosted by Dr Julie Garner Outline: 10:00-11:30am Applying Kodaly techniques to instrumental teaching (Ruth Godfrey) 11:45-12:45 Group instrumental teaching (Trevor Thwaites) 1:00-1:30 Student engagement – discussion 1:30-2:30 Lunch and chat Cost: $25.00 per person, includes lunch, tea/coffee Venue: ACG Parnell College, Music Dept. All participants will be provided with proof of attendance for your portfolios […]

For teachers of children 0-6 yrs. Presenter: Caroline Zeeman 9:00 – 10.30am Vocal and ukulele skills for teachers 11 am – 12.30pm Language and music workshop – rhymes, poems and stories. (see www.orffnz.org for more details and registration)

Presenter Shirley Harvey – for teachers of children 0-6 yrs. 9:00-10.30am Vocal and Ukulele skills for teachers 11:00am – 12.30pm Helping young children find their singing voice

Presenters: Robyn McQueen and Jeremy Hantler – Workshop for Primary Teachers 9.30am – 12.30pm : Focus on Instrumental Music Making with an Orff Approach  

Catering for music specialists, and classroom teachers wanting to develop music literacy using a fun but structured approach.  This aural-vocal approach to music education is based on the philosophies and teachings of Zoltan Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist.  Focusing on the voice as the primary instrument for learning and teaching and incorporating games, movement, instruments, reading […]

Catering for music specialists, and classroom teachers wanting to develop music literacy using a fun but structured approach.  This aural-vocal approach to music education is based on the philosophies and teachings of Zoltan Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist.  Focusing on the voice as the primary instrument for learning and teaching and incorporating games, movement, instruments, reading […]

Presenters: Clare McCormack and Hayley Hunter – Workshop for Primary Teachers 9.30am – 12.30pm Workshop 2: Focus on Vocal Music Making with an Orff Approach  

A cappella festival brings Pitch Perfect music-maker to Auckland! Have you ever wished you could sing in a group like Pentatonix or the Barden Bellas from Pitch Perfect? Now’s your chance to discover how that feels! The Pan Pacific Youth Harmony Festival is a brand new festival celebrating all things a cappella! From 13-14 July, the festival […]

Presenter: Rozy Winstone – for teachers of children 0-6 yrs 9:00- 10.30 Vocal and ukulele skills for teachers 11:00 -12.30 Playing with Stories